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Meraas has appointed International Foundation Group to begin site preparation, shoring and piling works for Nourelle at Madinat Jumeirah Living. The contract advances the premium residential project, which combines contemporary design, connectivity and walkable community living near Jumeirah Beach.
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Dubai land sales reached AED125 billion across 7,981 transactions in the first seven months of 2026, accounting for 39% of total sales value. Developers continued securing strategic plots for future projects, led by Me’aisem 2, Al Yalayis 5 and Al Ruwayyah 1.
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Danube Properties is offering 0% down payment and 2% monthly instalments for Bayz 101 and Bayz 102 in Business Bay. The 100-plus-storey towers will feature premium residences, more than 50 amenities and convenient access to Downtown Dubai and the metro.
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Dubai’s population rebounded to 4.74 million by June after falling during the Iran war, adding 157,000 residents since January. Meanwhile, record housing completions and weaker transactions are shifting the property market towards normalisation, giving buyers and tenants greater choice and negotiating power.
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Majid Developments’ Mayfair Gardens in Jumeirah Garden City has entered its final construction stages, with handover expected by September. The 12-storey project comprises 64 studios and one-bedroom apartments featuring contemporary finishes, natural lighting and energy-efficient kitchen appliances.
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Abu Dhabi residential values rose 17.8% annually in Q2 2026, although quarterly growth slowed to 2.1%. Apartments outperformed villas, while rents remained stable following the 0% rent cap. Office rents surged 27.3%, and prime logistics facilities remained near full occupancy.
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The UAE economy grew 3% in Q1 2026 to AED485 billion, led by 4.8% non-oil growth. Finance, construction and real estate recorded strong gains, while non-oil exports rose 23.9% to AED452.8 billion in the first half.
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Deyaar’s first-half 2026 net profit before tax rose 26% to AED336.1 million, while revenue increased 3% to AED952.6 million. The developer enters H2 with a strong construction backlog, scheduled handovers and a focus on disciplined delivery, balance-sheet strength and shareholder value.
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Burtville has begun handing over 111 homes at Ville 11 in Masdar City after completing the project 14 months early. Built in around 30 months, the development includes simplex, duplex and triplex units, while several other Burtville projects are also progressing ahead of schedule.
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Wynn Al Marjan Island’s opening has been postponed to September 2027 following construction delays, with project costs rising by $600 million to $5.7 billion. The UAE’s first licensed gaming resort will feature 1,530 suites and villas and employ thousands of people.
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An Abu Dhabi court ordered several individuals to repay AED15,566 stolen through a fraudulent apartment rental scheme and awarded the victim AED15,000 in compensation. The scammers posed as brokers on WhatsApp, collected deposits, rent and brokerage fees, but never provided access to the property.
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